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Rob Smat

Rob Smat

Web Video Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer/Director + Author

  • Education

    • University of Southern California

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Bryan Singer Div. of Crit. Studies

      Activities and Societies: Caruso Catholic Center, Chess Club, Ultimate Frisbee IM Team, KXSC Radio Station Filmmaking, Ultimate Frisbee, KXSC Radio DJ, Caruso Catholic Center Peer Ministry

    • All Saints' Episcopal School

      2006 - 2013

  • Experience

    • Smat Web Design

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2014
      Web Video Director

      Wrote/Dir./Edited web-based commercials, PSA's, and documentaries for clients of SmatWebDesign. Video subjects ranged from preservation of ranch history, to child abuse prevention, and even political advertisements for State Senators.

    • Twentieth Century Fox

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Digital Marketing Intern

      Worked desk for Sr. VP of Creative Advertising, as well as read upcoming materials in search of marketable aspects and details. Compiled expense reports and invoices, with lots of Excel duties. Attended Focus Groups and gave feedback, especially on print and trailer advertising.

    • Temple Hill Entertainment

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      Development Intern

      Development intern for Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey. Duties involve coverage, office duties, and pitching on new and old story ideas.

    • End Cue

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Development Intern

      Working with Andrew Kortschak and co. to read scripts and do coverage. Part of research team behind new Michael Jackson biopic, BUBBLES.

    • VR Realty

      May 2016 - Oct 2017
      Founder/CEO

      360 Tours have been outdated for years. This is the future of showing your clients any home or property. We target mobile users especially well. Be the first to bring VR technology to your firm.

    • Rico's Ride (Feature Film)

      May 2016 - Dec 2016
      Producer

      Producer, AD, and Production Photographer on Rico's Ride, an Action/Drama/Western shooting in Mexico.

    • IMAX

      Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
      VR Technician

      VR Tech at IMAX's new flagship VRcade location near the Grove. Additional work outside of required job title includes: investor tour guide and video producer for instruction pieces.

    • The Last Whistle (Feature Film)

      Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
      Director

      A coach, a town, a high school football team. When tragedy strikes, all three must pick up the pieces. Distributed by Vertical Entertainment and now available on Netflix.

    • The Colonel Productions, LLC

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
      Producer's Consultant

      Consulting on military/football pic THE COLONEL, advising above the line talent on how to package film and make a profitable venture.

    • Champion of the Barrio

      Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
      Screenwriter, Producer

      Developing production of Gaines Baty’s CHAMPION OF THE BARRIO, a true story about a winning football coach who took El Paso's only Hispanic team to a championship.

    • Walkout (Documentary Film)

      Jan 2020 - Sept 2024
      Director

      Feature documentary about employees becoming activists in the workplace, influencing not just massive companies, but also the political sphere at large.

    • C.R. Productions

      Mar 2020 - May 2020
      Screenwriter

      Writing feature sci-fi screenplay from a synopsis by a previous writer, including fleshing out character, dialogue, and marketability.

    • HookedTV

      Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
      Director

      Directed mobile shoots for HookedTV's streaming app, starring different TikTok personalities and debuting to millions of app users.

    • Power to the Players (Book)

      Dec 2020 - May 2021
      Author — Power to the Players

      Author for nonfiction book POWER TO THE PLAYERS: INSIDE REDDIT'S WAR ON WALL STREET, represented by The Rudy Agency.

    • Applied Art Prod.

      May 2021 - Dec 2021
      Screenwriter

      Rewriting feature film “Woman in the Maze” and writing feature film “House of Murders” for AAP Productions.

    • Histria Books

      Jul 2022 - Feb 2023
      Author — The Wedding March

      Author of “The Wedding March,” telling the true story of wedding planner Amy da Silva and her crusade to save her small business during COVID.

    • Applied Art Prod.

      Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
      Editor

      Editor for feature film “Fortis Femina”

    • Histria Books

      May 2023 - Oct 2023
      Author — Backfill

      Backfill is the sci-fi/action novel adaptation of Smat’s screenplay of the same name, in the vein of Looper or The Terminator.

    • Arizona State University

      May 2023 - Jan 2024
      Producer

      Producer and Editor for ASU's 2023/24 entrepreneurship curriculum, funded and organized by the US Department of State/Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

    • Applied Art Productions

      Sept 2023 - Feb 2024
      Screenwriter

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rob Smat
      Quarterfinalist | Feature Screenplay Competition Austin Film Festival Sep 2020 Received a top 20 percentile quarterfinalist result for dramedy screenplay BANKRUPTCY BARB.
    • Awarded to Rob Smat
      Best Feature Film Deep in the Heart Film Festival Apr 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer, Fort Worth

      Issued by Breakthrough New York on Jun 2010
      Breakthrough New YorkAssociated with Rob Smat

    • Advisor

      Issued by Shaken Baby Alliance on Jan 2021
      Shaken Baby AllianceAssociated with Rob Smat